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WJ54 RVN

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 RVN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 84,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 77,051 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 77,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,746 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 69,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 63,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 63,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,736 miles

advise front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2016 57,553 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2016 57,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Strap (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play both rear hubs.

Pass 12 May 2015 51,715 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 51,715 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 44,941 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 39,623 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 39,623 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2012 36,199 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,137 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 34,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 28,471 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 14 May 2010 28,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,419 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,987 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,357 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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WJ54 RVN is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ54 RVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ54 RVN registered?

WJ54 RVN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is WJ54 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ54 RVN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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